Project Assistant

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a highly motivated Project Assistant in the Psychology Department under the supervision of Dr. Duke Han and Dr. Jenna Axelrod. The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences functions as the academic core of the university. The primary purpose of this position will be to pursue and support clinical research initiatives related to cognition, decision making, and neuroimaging in older adult and other populations under the direction of Dr. Han. The Project Assistant will have a primary role of participant recruitment and retention, data collection and data management, and other research-related activities in support of ongoing studies. This full-time position is ideal for candidates looking to spend a year doing clinical research before medical school or an advanced graduate degree.

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are necessary.
• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents

Nice To Haves

• Computer programming
• Statistical skills
• Previous clinical research experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Participant recruitment and retention
• Data collection
• Data management
• Other research-related activities in support of ongoing studies
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network
• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment
• Tuition benefits for staff and their family
• Free Professional Development classes
• Central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services
• Discounts to sporting and other campus events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED